You decide to make an online purchase from a reputable Internet site, so you add the items to your virtual shopping cart and head to the checkout. You enter your billing address, your credit card number, your card's expiration date, even your card's 3-di...

You receive an email from your bank warning you that your account information needs to be updated urgently or else it will be suspended. In a panic, you click on the link in the email and are brought to your bank's web site. Without giving it a second t...

Right now, someone could be using your identity to start a new credit card, to get a loan, to drain your checking or savings account. In some cases, you might not find out about the theft for weeks, sometimes even months. Unfortunately, the longer it ta...

How to Check Your Credit Report for Evidence of Identity Theft 11/30/05 By: Howard Goff Imagine finding the home of your dreams. It's the perfect location, the perfect style, even the perfect price. Excitedly, you start the loan application process. ...

Identity Theft's Young Victims: How to Protect Your Children's Identities 11/23/05 By: Howard Goff When we think of identity theft, children are probably not the first victims we might imagine. Unfortunately, more and more kids are b...

11/17/05 By: Howard Goff You've probably heard about identity theft on television or read about it in the newspaper, and you may already be aware of the damage these crimes can cause victims and their families. What you may not know is how to protect...